Custom Craft boats
Custom Craft is a small builder with 66 registered hulls in the US fleet, primarily compact gasoline boats with a median length of 17.7 feet. The brand's production peaked in the late 1990s and early 2000s, with the majority of surviving hulls from 1995 to 2002. These boats suit buyers looking for simple, trailerable runabouts in the sub 20 foot range.
Are Custom Craft boats reliable?
Custom Craft has zero USCG recalls on record, though the small fleet size limits long term reliability data. With most hulls now 20 to 30 years old, owner costs center on aging gasoline outboards, trailer maintenance, and gelcoat oxidation typical of late 90s fiberglass boats. Parts availability may be limited given the builder's small footprint.
Common problems to inspect on a used Custom Craft
- Transom wood rot from outboard mounting stress and water intrusion
- Fuel system deterioration including tank corrosion and line cracking on 90s era boats
- Floor stringer moisture from deck hardware leaks or livewell plumbing
- Oxidized gelcoat and faded vinyl upholstery on sun exposed hulls
Registry footprint
Sample = US state open-data vessel registries (currently Texas + New York, ~875k vessels). Treat as a representative slice of recreational US inventory.
Recalls (0)
No USCG recalls on file for Custom Craft.
USCG MIC entries (8)
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CTKCUSTOM CRAFT ARLINGTON, WA active -
FJOCUSTOM CRAFT SULLIVAN, MO active -
CUFCUSTOM CRAFT ALUMINUM TIMPSON, TX active -
CKKCUSTOM CRAFT FBRGLS PITTSFIELD, NH active -
CZKCUSTOM CRAFT INC CLOQUET, MN active -
ICUCUSTOM CRAFT MARINE INC JACKSONVILLE, FL active -
CUKCUSTOM CRAFT PONTOONS LAKE HAVASU, AZ active -
CQUCUSTOM CRAFT UNLIMITED (OOB) SAN ANGELO, TX active
Frequently asked questions
Are Custom Craft boats still made?
The registry shows production concentrated in the 1980s and 1990s with the most recent common year being 2002, suggesting limited or no current production.
What is a Custom Craft boat worth?
Market value depends on model year, condition, engine hours, and trailer inclusion. The small production footprint means fewer market comps, so pricing is set more by local supply and demand than brand recognition.
How reliable are Custom Craft boats?
The brand shows zero USCG recalls, but the small 66 hull fleet and 20 to 30 year age range mean reliability depends more on prior owner maintenance than original build quality.
Where can I find Custom Craft parts?
Given the small production footprint, branded parts may be unavailable. Most components like hardware, upholstery, and rigging are generic marine parts that can be sourced from standard suppliers.
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